Caribbean cruise

Caribbean cruise

Andy Newman Photo, Carnival Cruise Lines

Why it's hot: It's easy and simple - lodgings, food and entertainment are all in one place. And there's this added benefit: Your itinerary has already been planned. To top it all off, you don't even need to get on an airplane - two major cruise lines depart the port of Baltimore year-round. Both Royal Carribean and Carnival offer cruises that include port calls in warm places like the Bahamas, Port Canaveral, Fla., St. Maarten, Haiti and Puerto Rico. Don't miss: The private islands. Carnival has Half Moon Cay and Royal Caribbean has CocoCay. Even with thousands of other passengers sharing the tiny spits of land, you can usually find a place that will make it feel like your own little world. Information: Go to royalcaribbean.com or carnival.com. For a schedule of sailings, go to cruise.maryland.gov.

Why it's hot: It's easy and simple - lodgings, food and entertainment are all in one place. And there's this added benefit: Your itinerary has already been planned. To top it all off, you don't even need to get on an airplane - two major cruise lines depart the port of Baltimore year-round. Both Royal Carribean and Carnival offer cruises that include port calls in warm places like the Bahamas, Port Canaveral, Fla., St. Maarten, Haiti and Puerto Rico. Don't miss: The private islands. Carnival has Half Moon Cay and Royal Caribbean has CocoCay. Even with thousands of other passengers sharing the tiny spits of land, you can usually find a place that will make it feel like your own little world. Information: Go to royalcaribbean.com or carnival.com. For a schedule of sailings, go to cruise.maryland.gov. (Andy Newman Photo, Carnival Cruise Lines)

Why it's hot: It's easy and simple - lodgings, food and entertainment are all in one place. And there's this added benefit: Your itinerary has already been planned. To top it all off, you don't even need to get on an airplane - two major cruise lines depart the port of Baltimore year-round. Both Royal Carribean and Carnival offer cruises that include port calls in warm places like the Bahamas, Port Canaveral, Fla., St. Maarten, Haiti and Puerto Rico. Don't miss: The private islands. Carnival has Half Moon Cay and Royal Caribbean has CocoCay. Even with thousands of other passengers sharing the tiny spits of land, you can usually find a place that will make it feel like your own little world. Information: Go to royalcaribbean.com or carnival.com. For a schedule of sailings, go to cruise.maryland.gov.